Description

[Des-Tyr1]-β-Casomorphin is a synthetic peptide fragment derived from the β-casein protein. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research for its role in studying opioid receptor interactions and peptide metabolism. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and biotechnology companies engaged in neurobiology, analgesic research, and peptide chemistry.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and tool compound for studying the structure-activity relationships of casomorphin peptides.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo assays to investigate interactions with opioid receptors (µ, δ, κ).
• Neuroscience: Aids in research on pain modulation, stress response, and behavioral effects associated with opioid pathways.
• Drug Discovery: Serves as a key intermediate or analog in the development of novel analgesic or neuroprotective agents.
• Analytical Standard: Used for method development and calibration in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques for peptide quantification.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Facilitates studies on the enzymatic degradation and bioavailability of bioactive food-derived peptides.

Basic Information

Product Name	[Des-Tyr1]-β-Casomorphin
CAS No.	100900-41-2
Molecular Formula	C33H50N8O9
Molecular Weight	702.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Des-Tyrosine1-β-Casomorphin; β-Casomorphin (1-4) amide; β-Casomorphin-4 amide; H-Arg-Pro-Phe-Pro-NH2; Arg-Pro-Phe-Pro amide; RPFP-NH2; Bovine β-Casomorphin 4 amide; β-CM-4 amide
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Quality Control

Our [Des-Tyr1]-β-Casomorphin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, MS for identity confirmation, and amino acid analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, residual solvents, and other critical parameters is provided to ensure compliance with research-grade standards and support your regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry, cool place. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 10.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.